Posted on 07/09/2006 8:59:29 PM PDT by The Mayor
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Thank you for such a beautiful tribute to Lady X. What a great way to be remembered by those that loved her. Thank you all for the beautiful songs, words, and tributes in her honor. She will truly be missed. Prayers for her family and for all those that knew and loved her so much.
Miss you.
Rest well, in His Peace.
July 11, 2006
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Examine me, O Lord. —Psalm 26:2
Given a choice, I’d probably not voluntarily visit my doctor for a physical exam. I’m inclined to assume that everything is okay and not bother my doctor about it. But since my wife is a nurse, I don’t have a choice. I go in for regular exams.
And given a choice, many of us are a little afraid of spiritual checkups as well. After all, if we check our spirit too closely, we might have to change a habit or two. We might need something like an “attitude-ectomy.”
I suggest that we get over our reluctance. With God’s guidance, let’s undergo a spiritual checkup, using Proverbs 4:20-27 as a checklist.
Ears (v.20): Are we hearing God’s Word clearly and with understanding? Are we doing what those words tell us?
Eyes (vv.21,25): Are we keeping our eyes on the teachings that will guide us toward righteousness?
Heart (v.23): Are we protecting our heart from evil?
Tongue (v.24): Is our mouth clean and pure?
Feet (v.26): Are we walking straight toward God’s truth without wavering?
How did you do on your examination? Are there areas where you need to take action? Regular checkups will help to restore your spiritual vitality.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 1-3; Acts 17:1-15
It was on the back of a beautiful picture of Jesus in the clouds going towards the light.
I don't know who the author was/is
But I though it fit Maggie very well and it sounds very much like what she would say.
Safely Home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. at
Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! But Jesus’ love illumined Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus’ arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earth’s shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will.
There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth- You shall rest in Jesus’ land.
When the work is all completed, He will gently call you home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come!
Anon.
Beautiful. Thanks for the ping Anne
http://www.rbc.org/ is the source. We give away these booklets at church.
This thread has turned into a wonderful tribute to Maggie.
That poem is excellent, Thank you!
You write such beautiful words Carbine. Thank you for the poem. That song "I'll Be Seeing You" is sung by Kate Smith, who was very famous when Maggie and I were children. We loved to recall our childhood days in the deep South, and our memories were so similar. That is why we could first "connected". She grew up in Fla. and I in Ala. We both moved a lot and had connections to the same places. I lived in Miami and Coral Gables is part of that city. So when she talked about CG, I knew the places she was describing. We both lived in Va., My husband is from Ohio, I was at the Air Force Base in Rapid City, S.D. several times when my husband's band played at the NCO Club there. My husband is a former Marine. We were both married twice and knew what it was like to have little ones to care for alone. Although her disease was so much more serious than mine, we both had a chronic disease that demanded adjustments in what we could do. We leaned on each other a lot in private. She truly was the wind beneath my wings, and God will bless her and reward her for her love and care. She was the most giving person I've ever met.
The one about the scars "where Dad wouldn't let go"? Yes.
Beautiful, and so true. Thank you.
I suppose we should move on, but I think some of us may feel the need to stay here for a bit longer. I have many things to get done today and must be about my Father's business. Everyone have a blessed day. Thankk you, Billie, for providing this wonderful "oasis" for Free Republic's Finest. (((((Billie)))))
thankk - ??-is someone out there overcompendating for the letter thef?
overcompendating= overcompensating.....one more cup of coffee and I'll be okay.
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Wonderful poem Anne - so suitable for dear Maggie.
Thank you for your reply!
Hugs.
Yes indeed, Maggie is Home... free!
"...meself."
Heh-heh
Me likes thaht spelling,me do!
I have a bit o th' Irish een me too!
:)
Re: 358 and thank you Mayor for puting up this Tribute Thread to/for Maggie & Fam!
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